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Kai Sushi — a South Loop japanese mainstay. Friendly without hovering, and BYOB. "The ocean roll is the best roll I’ve tried from here and I would also recommend the shrimp tempura" — Ellie Palombo Schall
Tony Ngo
104 reviews
“I was visiting Chicago by myself on a business trip and this restaurant was the perfect dine alone spot”
This was the first bad meal I’ve had in Chicago.
1255 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
“Cute sushi place for rolls 🍣 value for money!”
Michelle Keung
Dec 2025
“Kai Sushi is really nice place to eat.”
Kai Sushi is really nice place to eat. The sushi always fresh and taste really good. I like the rolls and the nigiri, everything is made nice. Staff very friendly and service is pretty quick. I come here often and it always nice to have a meal here.
Incision Incision
Sep 2025
“Love this place! Second time eating here and each time, have had quick friendly attentive service...”
Love this place! Second time eating here and each time, have had quick friendly attentive service and great sushi! Love the Wednesday special to get 50% off of dine in sushi too! Please keep that perk and all the combinations of sushi you have on the menu! Can’t wait to return!
Tamiko N.
Sep 2025
“Excellent miso and lovely vibes inside.”
Excellent miso and lovely vibes inside. It’s nice to get to watch the kitchen from the dining room. Watching sushi being rolled out fresh is a lot of fun. Would love to try some of the specials next time.
Kumar Jensen
Aug 2025
“10/10!! Our usual sushi spot was closed for lunch so we came around the corner to this place. I had...”
10/10!! Our usual sushi spot was closed for lunch so we came around the corner to this place. I had low expectations for this place but they certainly went above and beyond. First off, the staff is very nice and welcoming. The sushi is just phenomenal! I was very impressed with the quality of the food for the price. Might have to make this one our new usual! We got the spider roll, dragon roll, caterpillar roll, spicy crab roll, Philadelphia roll, and lobster mania.
Lilia Lopez
Jul 2025
“Amazing little hidden gem - fresh rolls, great service, and lovely flavors.”
Amazing little hidden gem - fresh rolls, great service, and lovely flavors. If you love specialty rolls they have a great selection. Will be back!
Rachel Beaulieu
May 2025
“Great spot for lunch in south loop.”
Great spot for lunch in south loop! The volcano roll was delicious (shrimp tempura and spicy crab) their shrimp is always cooked to perfection, and the oranges at the end of the meal were a really nice touch. Thanks for your service ♡
Jeanna Grybas
Apr 2025
“I found this gem yesterday.”
I found this gem yesterday. It is BYOB, the sushi has good flavor, and the service is good and fast. I will be going back!
Leslie L
Mar 2025
“Great sushi restaurant.”
Great sushi restaurant! We traveled to Chicago from Houston, Texas for our spring break with our son. We were craving sushi and found this cozy and economical sushi place. We ordered the Himachi special, Chicago fire and Scallop special rolls and they were delicious. To top it off, they were running a special of 50% off per roll per person on Tuesdays. Highly recommended!
Angie Farish
Mar 2025
“The food and service was phenomenal!”
The food and service was phenomenal!! Would definitely recommend the Volcano and Spicy Crab rolls, so yummy🍣😋
Lucas J Crow
Jul 2024
“Excellent sushi! I especially loved the negi-toro roll. Everything we got was excellent, the server...”
Excellent sushi! I especially loved the negi-toro roll. Everything we got was excellent, the server was attentive and friendly, and they gave us a complimentary cute orange as a desert! High quality establishment.
Michael Clark
Jun 2024
“It was my first time ever I tried Japanese Food (Sushi).”
It was my first time ever I tried Japanese Food (Sushi). Really an amazing experience ❤️ Taste is superb and delicious, never thought it was so light and tasty food. 🥘 I highly recommend Sushi, must try once if you have never try like me.
Aamir Pervez
Jun 2024
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